Dumbbell One Leg Calf Raise

How to do it

Maintain a tall, upright torso aligned directly over the standing foot.

1. 1

   Stand on one leg, with the toes of that foot on a raised surface (like a block or step) and the heel hanging off.

2. 2

   Hold a dumbbell in one hand for balance and place the other hand on a support for stability.

3. 3

   Raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot.

4. 4

   Lower your heel below the level of the step to get a full stretch in the calf muscle.

5. 5

   Perform the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bending the standing knee during the lift
• ✕Rolling to the outer edge of the foot
• ✕Using momentum from the supporting hand